| Paintball is a war game with warlike thrill and | | | | paintballs. Standard hoppers have a speed of 12 balls |
| excitement. Just as in a war you need a gun and | | | | per second or less. For faster markers, you will need |
| bullets, in paintball you need a paintball gun, or marker, | | | | an electronic hopper. |
| and paintballs to serve as bullets, along with some | | | | 6. Barrel: Barrel provides safety from misfires. It guides |
| accessories.However, again like a war this war game | | | | the paintball towards your target. Brass barrels are |
| can also be dangerous for the player. Air pressured | | | | better as they are not only inexpensive but also enable |
| guns firing paintballs can result in serious injury if you | | | | you to shoot along a straight path at higher speed |
| are not protected. So, you also need an elaborate | | | | because of reduced friction. |
| paintball gear for safety. Wearing a proper gear | | | | 7. Air Supply: Air supply is necessary for the guns to |
| ensures that you get only fun out of the game and not | | | | fire paintballs. Two types of air supply techniques are |
| any serious injuries to spoil the fun. | | | | available- Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide |
| To help you in shopping for we give below a checklist | | | | is cheaper but Nitrogen is better. |
| which you can use for reference: | | | | 8. Accessories: In addition to the equipment described |
| 1. Paintball Mask: Paintball mask is required to protect | | | | above, you may use some other optional accessories |
| your face. Face protection is essential in paintball as | | | | like belt packs, scopes and kits. There are some |
| most serious injuries tend to occur in the face. A mask | | | | accessories to keep your equipment in good working |
| prevents such injuries. | | | | condition. These are oil for lubricating your gun, a |
| 2. Goggles: Goggles are required to protect your eyes. | | | | squeegee for cleaning the barrel, and extra rings and |
| Eye protection is also important as splashes of paint | | | | seals. These will give you a significant advantage over |
| may get into them and cause irritation. A good pair of | | | | your opponents and increase your confidence in the |
| goggles prevents that. | | | | game. |
| 3. Paintball Gun: Paintball gun or marker is required to | | | | Playing paintball is a unique experience in terms of fun |
| shoot your opponents and eliminate them. They are | | | | and excitement. However, paintball gear is quite costly. |
| available in a variety of types. So, thoroughly search | | | | If you are on a limited budget, begin with the basic |
| the market and compare costs and features before | | | | equipment, additional accessories can be purchased |
| buying one. | | | | later on. However, don't compromise on any of the |
| 4. Paintballs: Paintballs are of course required as bullets | | | | safety equipment as safety should be the top priority |
| for your gun. You have only a limited supply of | | | | in paintball. |
| paintballs during a game, so try to save them as much | | | | Use the list given above as a checklist, visit some |
| as you can and shoot only when the target is in sight. | | | | online stores selling paintball supplies before you go for |
| 5. Hopper: Hopper is needed to load paintballs quickly | | | | actual purchase, and you are ready to embark on a |
| into your marker. It is kept where you keep your | | | | voyage of thrill and excitement. |